PK-PD Modeling position available (Pfizer Location: La Jolla, CA)

All over the world, Pfizer colleagues are working together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Each position at Pfizer touches and contributes to the success of our business and our world. That's why, as one of the global leaders in the biopharmaceutical industry, Pfizer is committed to seeking out inspired new talent who share our core values and mission of making the world a healthier place. Job Summary A PK-PD Principal Scientist position is available in the Translational Modeling and Simulation group within Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics and Metabolism (PDM) New Biologic Entities (NBE). The successful applicant will apply state-of-the-art modeling and simulation methods to preclinical studies that enable key drug discovery decisions from early discovery stages to the first-in-human study. As a member of multidisciplinary project teams, the candidate will develop and implement quantitative mechanism-based PK-PD models which impact the quality of decisions regarding target prioritization, therapeutic modality selection, biomarker characterization, chemical, biotherapeutic optimization and early clinical trial design. The individual will have an opportunity to support a wide range of projects, largely, but not exclusively, in the Oncology therapeutic area, covering small molecules and biotherapeutic modalities. Education & Training This individual should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in systems biology, pharmacometrics, pharmaceutical sciences, (bio)engineering, mathematics or similar disciplines where modeling and simulation is emphasized, and 2+ years of industrial experience in practical applications of modeling and simulation, including direct discovery project support. Equal Employment Opportunity Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. How to Apply To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit http://www.pfizercareers.com. Search for job ID 1019326 and submit your application online.